Whitney, See Pictures Through Memory Lane

Upon tragic news of the sudden death of pop queen Whitney Houston, who passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, the music industry and fans alike mourn the loss of a legend. 

Houston comes from a family of legendary singers. Her mother is award-winning gospel singer Cissy Houston, Dionne Warwick is her cousin, and Aretha Franklin, her godmother. Inspired by all the musical excellence in her family, by age 11, Houston was already singing her heart out in the gospel choir at her New Jersey church. She later went on to perform alongside her mother in New York City nightclubs until she was discovered by Arista record label head Clive Davis, who became her mentor, and quickly signed her to the label. 

SEE PICTURES THROUGH MEMORY LANE...